Canada Excellence Research Chair

**Job Title**
- Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) In Water Security, Climate Resilience, And Ecosystem Sustainability - Professor (Or Associate Professor)

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The University of Lethbridge is one of Canada’s top-ranked comprehensive academic and research-intensive institutions. With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, the University of Lethbridge serves over 8900 undergraduate and graduate students across more than 150 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs offered through seven faculties and schools.
- Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, the University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. The University of Lethbridge is deeply rooted in the principles of liberal education, where student engagement in learning, creative activities, and research are closely integrated. The university fosters a vibrant academic environment where faculty and staff contribute to its reputation as Canada’s destination university.
- The University of Lethbridge is Alberta’s third-largest research-intensive University and ranks in the top 8% globally for research performance (Centre for World University Rankings, 2023-2024). It is consistently recognized as a leader among comparable universities. As Lethbridge’s second-largest employer, the university plays a vital role in the region’s social and economic fabric. In 2022, the City of Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.

**Rank**
- Professor

**Tenure Information**

**Position Details**
- The University of Lethbridge is recruiting an internationally recognized scientist with a strong track record in innovation and research leadership to direct a research program in Water Security, Climate Resilience, and Ecosystem Sustainability**,**with a focus on addressing the complex environmental challenges in semi-arid regions. This position is part of the University’s strategic priority to expand its leadership in place-based, interdisciplinary environmental research. It offers the opportunity to contribute to regional and global conversations on sustainable water and ecosystem management in a climate-sensitive region of Canada.
- The appointment is conditional upon a successful nomination to the CERC Program. If awarded, the recipient will be appointed at either the Associate or Full Professor rank with tenure to an appropriate Department, School, or Faculty as early as spring 2027. Duties will include research, teaching and service. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Awarded Chairs are valued at either $500,000 or $1 million per year for 8 years, including salaries and benefits for the Chairholder. These awards are non-renewable.

**RESEARCH**FOCUS**
- Water and Climate Resilience: Watershed management, hydroclimatic modelling, sustainable water use, and nature-based solutions to enhance water security and adapt to drought and climate extremes.
- Ecosystem Health and Biodiversity: Conservation, ecological restoration, and biodiversity protection under climate and land-use pressures in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
- Aquatic Ecosystem Sustainability: Ecohydrology, water quality, freshwater ecosystem protection, and integrated land-water management strategies to support resilient water systems.
- Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation: Understanding and mitigating the effects of climate change on regional ecosystems, water resources, and landscape processes.
- Landscape and Ecosystem Monitoring: Application of geospatial analysis, remote sensing, and long-term monitoring to track environmental change across watersheds and ecosystems.
- Environmental Data Science and Modelling: Innovative use of environmental data, predictive modelling, and decision-support tools to address complex ecosystem and water management challenges.
- We welcome applicants from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, including but not limited to environmental science, agricultural science, hydrology, ecology, geography, and sustainability studies.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Applicants must be full professors or associate professors expected to be promoted to full professor within one to two years of the nomination. Applicants from outside academia must possess the qualifications necessary to be appointed to these levels. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in a discipline appropriate to the field of research. This is a requirement of the University of Lethbridge, not the CERC program.
- Applicants must have a strong record of research productivity and have a globally competitive track record of research contributions in their field. In addition to demonstrated leadership and a track record of attracting and mentoring a diverse group of students and research personnel, applicants should have a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain an equitable and inclusive research environment.

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